US Govt Review

Congress is which branch of government?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• All 3 Branches

Which of the basic principles of our Constitution is in place to guarantees that no one branch will become too powerful?

• Democracy
• Limited Government
• Checks and Balances
• Majority Rule

What is the fourth amendment?

• Freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly
• Right to bear arms
• Cannot be forced to house soldiers
• Protection from unreasonable search and seizures

The Tenth Amendment states that...

• most powers belong to the national government.
• powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states.
• the people are the source of all government powers.

Which of these federal positions (jobs) is appointed by the president and approved by the Senate?

• Representatives
• Judges
• Vice President

Which branch of government can "check" the power of the legislative branch by vetoing any bill it passes?

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive

In order for Congress to override a Presidential veto, they need to have a ___ vote in each house.

• simple majority
• 3/5
• 2/3
• 75%

Which of the two houses of congress has 435 members, distributed among the 50 states based on population?

• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Supreme Court

1. Federalism is the idea that power is...

• Held only by the Federal Government

• Held only by the State Governments

• Shared between Three Branches of Government

• Shared between Federal and State Governments

What level of Government has the power to collect taxes?

• Federal

• State

• Concurrent (Shared by Both)